| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Killington Peak, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Bucklin Trail, Long Trail, Killington Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, December 10, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ample parking. Road and lot were drivable without much difficulty. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All bridged |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is in great shape |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None seen, but would be easy for dogs with winter gear/experience up to the hut. Last 0.2 miles I wouldn't advise. |
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 | Bugs: |
Ha! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
Easy hike up to the hut. Lots of ice, but not bad with microspikes. Last 0.2 to summit was a sheet of ice covered by 3-4" of loose powder. Had to use trees and go up mostly on hands and knees. Crampons would've been a better choice. Slid/hiked down on butt and feet. Be careful out there folks!!! |
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 | Name: |
Monkey |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-12-15 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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